Buzzcocks
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United Kingdom
- Born: 1976 in Bolton, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom
- Active: 1976 - present
Biography
Buzzcocks are an English punk rock band formed in Bolton, Greater Manchester, UK in 1976, led by singer-songwriter and guitarist Pete Shelley (1955 – 2018) for nearly their entire existence. They are commonly regarded as an important influence on the Manchester music scene, the independent record label movement and the punk rock, power pop, and pop punk genres in general. They are primarily remembered for their singles, a string of would-be hits that combined a strong grasp of pop song craftsmanship with rapid-fire punk energy.
Genres
Buzzcocks Discography
- Spiral Scratch (1977) - EP - rated 3.98/5
- Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've?) / Just Lust (1978) - Single - rated 4.64/5
- Love Bites (1978) - Album - rated 4.08/5
- Another Music in a Different Kitchen (1978) - Album - rated 3.96/5
- A Different Kind of Tension (1979) - Album - rated 4.09/5
- Singles Going Steady (1979) - Album - rated 4.78/5
- Everybody's Happy Nowadays / Why Can't I Touch It? (1979) - Single - rated 4.09/5
- Trade Test Transmissions (1993) - Album - rated 3.35/5
- All Set (1996) - Album - rated 3.23/5
- Modern (1999) - Album - rated 2.68/5
- Buzzcocks (2003) - Album - rated 3.43/5
- Flat-Pack Philosophy (2006) - Album - rated 3.22/5
Members
- Steve Diggle - guitar, lead vocals, bass (1976–1981; 1989–Present)
- Danny Farrant - drums (2006–Present)
- Chris Remington - bass (2008–Present)
- Mani Perazzoli - guitar, backing vocals (2019–Present)
- Pete Shelley - guitar, vocals (1976–1981; 1989–2018)
- John Maher - drums (1976–1981; 1989–1992)
- Steve Garvey - bass (1977–1981; 1989–1992)
- Tony Barber - bass (1992–2008)
- Phil Barker - drums (1992–2006)